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Dining outdoors is delightful at Frascati.

For pleasant open air dining paired with delicious oversized pizza, grab a table at Frascati. Situated on a lovely cobblestone street off of Mariahilferstrasse's shopping district, Frascati has a plentiful outdoor seating area that wraps around the building. It is the ideal place to indulge in a large refreshing beer (the Gösser Gold is excellent) and a pizza so big it hangs ...

"Movies Under the Stars"

For 7.50 euro, you can see classics like "Casablanca" on the big screen in one of Vienna's beautiful parks, the Augarten. With a couple exceptions, films are shown in their original language, often with French, German, or English subtitles. The screen is as large as any indoor theater screen and chairs are set up on wooden risers for ample seating. Films begin dadily at ...

Swimmers sit on the bank of the Danube.

During the hottest days of summer, the banks of the Danube River is where hundreds of the Viennese come to cool off. Children and adults alike enjoy the swimming and sunbathing atmosphere along the Danube ("Donau" in German). Easy-access cement steps provide a comfortable way to get into the water at a few spots along the bank. Many swimmers also ...

Kunsthistorisches Museum

The Art History Museum ("Kunsthistorisches Museum" in German) in Vienna is much more exciting than its name and stately appearance suggest. The museum offers more than paintings, though there are some notable works by Brueghel and Valazquez. The building primarily serves as a home for the bulk of the art collection owned by one of the prominent ruling families of Austria, the Hapsburgs. Items from the ...

Naschmarkt

Vienna's most popular outdoor market, the Naschmarkt, is always an adventure. Stall after stall of fresh fruits and vegetables, including seasonal specialties like Eierschwammerl (egg mushroom) in the summer, line the main path through the market. In addition to the plethora of fruits and vegetables, the market is also home to an ample supply of spices, oils, vinegars, cheeses, meats, and seafood specialities.

Simply walking through the market ...

Cafe Hegelhof

The old and dignified interior of Cafe Hegelhof somehow manages to create an atmosphere that is both shabby and regal, creating a comfortable and classy coffee house environment. The house specialty of Melange (Viennese coffee - like a cappucino) served with Sachertorte (rich chocolate cake with an apricot marmalade filling and chocolate glaze) is a steal at only 3 euros. The cafe also offers light meals ...

Donauturm Restaurant

The restaurant at the top of the Donauturm (Danube Tower) serves gourmet Viennese dishes alongside the best view in the city. The dining room, located 170 meters above the ground, is completely enclosed by glass windows and revolves so guests have an opportunity to see the city from all angles. The room rotates at the speed of 1 revolution per hour, so the pace is comfortable, ...

Eissalon am Schwedenplatz

Eissalon am Schwedenplatz has the best gelato in the Schwedenplatz area and probably has since it opened in 1886. The flavor, texture and overall quality are unbeatable. The shop is closed in the off season, but it is always buzzing with customers when open.
Recommended Flavors: Pralinata, Crème Mango, Schokobanane

Eissalon am Schwedenplatz
Franz Josefs-Kai 17
1st district
Tel: +43 0 15 33 19 96
Operating Hours: Mon. – Sun., ...

Fernwärme Wien

Built in the Hundertwasser style, the Vienna garbage incinerator building (“Fernwärme Wien” in German) is a work of art. Gilded accents and funky colorwork dominate the building’s facade. Other visual highlights include a bulbous tower and a red and blue hat-shaped object on the roof.

The building is an excellent sight to see for those with weary legs. The U6 metro line passes right by the it, ...